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WESTSHORE PIZZA XVII

Based on 6 health inspections, WESTSHORE PIZZA XVII in TAMPA has earned a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909978

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute mold like substance
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Chest freezer, plastic curtains on walk in cooler. Discussed with operator that duct tape can not be used for repairs. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls, floors and ceiling have an accumulation of dirt, dust food debris.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 liter bottles of soda stored in racks on the floor approximately 2 inches off the floor. Discussed the need to store food a minimum of of 6 inches off the floor.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic curtains on walk in soiled Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and shakers on cook line not labeled either common name. Operator labeled bottles and shakers during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken wings partially cooked stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Discussed the need to store food based on minimum cooking temperature..
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on cook line ran under oven, could not find it.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce 49F cold hold. Sauce was on the counter during lunch rush.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - bottle containing dish soap not labeled. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10718046

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup stored in bulk sugar.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reachin cooler lid on cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air curtains soiled with mold like substance in walkin cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label on store shelf.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730180

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in cooler top lid at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In men's restroom and walk-in cooler.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf over cooked pasta, cooked chicken wings and cooked meatballs in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: cooked chicken wing 44 F, shredded mozzarella 44 F.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken wings and cooked meatballs in walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 4/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540905

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in cooler lid. Repeat Violation
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Men's restroom. Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Walk-in cooler entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed opened salt shaker and wiping cloth stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta, cooked chicken wing and other cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8540535

  • 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in cooler top lid at cook line. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Admin Complaint
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Josephine Tumminia, expired on 08/06/2023. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351345

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On reach-in cooler top lid at cook line. Reach-in cooler door gasket torn. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. A container of raw chicken stored over the cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Josephine Tumminia, expired on 08/06/2023. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked diced chicken, cooked chicken wings and other prepped food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning